John Messersmith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following ten years at Next Financial Group Inc. He has operated Messersmith & Associates since 1986. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Danilo Ercole is an advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group for two years and held various roles including self-employment and positions outside the financial industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive research resources and a broad platform including strategic allocations, direct indexing, and institutional programs.

Zachary Hickman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at TD Bank and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Randal Eveland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilmington, DE, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 16 years of industry experience, including 13 years with LPL Financial. Eveland operates a DBA called Covenant Wealth Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple account types.

Anthony Rossini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at M&T Securities Inc. and Citizens Securities, Inc., with tenures of five and thirteen years, respectively. Rossini is based in Glen Mills, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

William Filer Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously held positions at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Ifmg Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

William Bradley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Merrill Lynch, as well as Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Pamela Whalen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Nicholas Calabrese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Prior to his financial career, he was employed by the Philadelphia Phillies and spent four years at St. John Fisher College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of model portfolios, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and systematic methodologies in its investment approach.

Thyrick Pitts Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles with the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, as well as collegiate experience at the University of Delaware. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia Chapter of the NFL Players Association and is Treasurer of the national NFL Players Association. Additionally, he is involved with Life Skills U, an educational financial literacy platform aimed at teaching life skills to young adults. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Bitanga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes involvement with Slim's Chance Bulldogs and Slim's Chance Foundation, as well as experience at Bertucci's Italian Restaurant. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Don Dewees is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of the Edgar A. Thronson Foundation and participates on the investment committee of the Delaware Center of Horticulture. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions including retirement, education, risk management, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products, supporting clients through tailored recommendations and flexible implementation options.

Jill Angstadt Truesdell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since the start of her career in 1993 and is a founding member of The HART Group, one of Delaware's largest financial advisory practices. Jill works extensively with high-net-worth individuals and their families, focusing on personalized wealth management and investment management strategies, including retirement planning, estate services, and tax planning. Jill is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware. She lives in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, Don, and their two children, Trey and Jillian.

Courtney Brobst is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Newark, Delaware, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. She is also an independent Medicare insurance contractor. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Kranzley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Grove, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a retail business called Kranzley Group and participates in a residential solar referral program. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Paul Bechly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with Bizybiz LLC, a consulting firm, and serves as an arbitration panel member for FINRA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Danielle De Vard is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and held positions at several insurance and financial service firms. Outside of advising, she owns Modern Now Innovations LLC, which licenses a patent for an adjustable needle designed for tailoring clothing. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Paul Gibler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor, American Express Financial Advisors Inc., since 1993. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm utilizes internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools while operating within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated product offerings.

Kevin Brandt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a range of advisory programs and institutional relationships.

Eric Donato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Envestnet, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and CREATIVE Financial Group. His background also includes four years at Holy Family University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.